The Documents Collection is located on the First Floor of the Main Library. The emphasis of the collection is on statistics, business, education, applied science, social and political science, and history. International, state, or local government publications are not included, but are cataloged in the general collection.
Government publications range from official documents such as statutes, laws, court decisions, and records of congressional activity to scientific and technical studies. Current topics like child care, water treatment, or solar heat can also be found in Government Documents.
Bierce Library has been a selective depository of government publications since 1963. In other words, the Library receives about 51% of the government publications that are distributed by the Government Printing Office. The Government Printing Office is the largest publisher in the world, and it is the federal government's primary information producer and distributor.
Documents are distributed to Depository Libraries at no charge. In return, these libraries make the documents available to the public. Other sources of government documents are the Educational Resources and Information Center (ERIC), National Technical Information Service (NTIS), and agency documents.
General Government Resources
- How to access Government Documents
- Alphabetical List of Government Resources
- Categorical List of Government and Related Web Resources
- Bierce Library Subject Resources for Government Documents